5 beds1,642 sqft$30/sqft
171 Shelter St, Rochester, NY 14611
Est: $486/moGet pre-approved

Description

Value-add opportunity! Bring your vision to this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering over 1,600 sq. ft. and plenty of potential for an investor or handy owner-occupant. Whether you're looking for your next fix-and-flip project, a long-term rental to add to your portfolio, or an affordable home you can renovate and make your own, this property offers an excellent opportunity at an attractive price point. The first floor features a bedroom, full bathroom, living room, formal dining room and...Value-add opportunity! Bring your vision to this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering over 1,600 sq. ft. and plenty of potential for an investor or handy owner-occupant. Whether you're looking for your next fix-and-flip project, a long-term rental to add to your portfolio, or an affordable home you can renovate and make your own, this property offers an excellent opportunity at an attractive price point. The first floor features a bedroom, full bathroom, living room, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen, while the second floor offers four additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. A full basement and partially finished full attic provide additional storage and usable space. Property is in need of repairs, updating and renovation and is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, subject to the rights of the current tenant. Seller will make no repairs and only permits currently on file will be provided. Buyer responsible for survey and abstract of title. Tenant occupied: approved showing windows are weekdays from 4:00–6:00 PM and all showings must be confirmed in advance. Delayed Negotiations until 8/24/2026 at 5:00 PM.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/18/2026 05:28 PM

  1. Listed by Joseph Deleguardia • RE/MAX Realty Group
    P: (585) 285-5585 C: (585) 285-5585 realtor.deleguardia@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Derek Pino • RE/MAX Realty Group
    P: (585) 368-8306 C: (585) 368-8306 Derek.pinorealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 171 Shelter Street

Status
MLS #
R1707749
Days on Market
Listed Today
Taxes
$2,792 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1924
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,799 SF
Architectural Style
Two Story, Traditional
Subdivision Name
Rapids
Has Waterfront
No

Location

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Building Information for 171 Shelter Street

Stories2Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,799 SF

Payment Calculator

$486 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$254

Property Taxes

$233

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 171 Shelter Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Genesee St
  • Latitude: 43.138585
  • Longitude: -77.633893
  • MLS Area Major: Rochester City-261400
  • Has Senior Community: No
  • Township: Not Applicable
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 261400-120-830-0001-008-000-0000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,792.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 96000
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Rochester
  • High School District: Rochester
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Rochester
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Has Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1561
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1561
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 39X174
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6798.0
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 1642.0
  • Living Area: 1642.0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Attic: Full, Partially Finished
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing, Pex Plumbing
  • Foundation Details: Stone
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, Separate Formal Living Room, Bedroom On Main Level
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 10
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0

Property History for 171 Shelter Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1707749

$49,900
Aug 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1707749

$49,900
Jan 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #690811062

$15,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1707749

$49,900
08/18/2026

Listed (Active)

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1707749

$49,900
01/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #690811062

$15,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 171 Shelter Street

Taxable ValueLand$8,300Additions$87,700Total$96,000
Tax Record2024$899 ($75 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,642 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,642 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,786 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Zoning12CountyMONROEAPN261400 120.83-1-8

Schools near 171 Shelter Street

This home is within Rochester City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford
PublicPK to 6

Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy
PublicK to 8

Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Public9 to 12

School 4 George Mather Forbes
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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171 Shelter Street is a single family home for sale in Rochester, NY 14611. This property was listed for sale on August 18, 2026 by RE/MAX Realty Group, it's currently listed at $49,900. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on January 15, 2021. This listing's school district is Rochester City School District. Nearby schools include School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford, Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy and Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School. 171 Shelter Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 1,642 sqft single family home built in 1924.

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